Location: GAHANA ORCHARDS Spread over several acres of mountain terrain, Gahana Orchards located in Sargakhet Village in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, is the ancestral home of the Mehra family.

About:
It was built by ADC Bacchi Singh Mehra, aide to the Maharaja Jind of Patiala, from 1942-55. The property, which lies 3 kms ahead of Mukteshwar, was opened to visitors some 20 years ago. It has two guest houses – the Somerset Lodge and Oak Chalet -- that are today run by Bacchi Singh ji’s grandson Manoj. Around is home to wild cats such as leopards and various mountain birds including the Chakors, Magpies, Mynas, Jungle fowl, Babblers and Whistling thrush.

Accommodation:
OAK CHALET is a secluded guest house nestling deep in the woods. It is a fine example of fast-disappearing traditional missionary art. It has four rooms, each of which offers an uninterrupted view of the Himalayan valley below. The dense forest around is home to wild cats such as leopards and various mountain birds including the Chakors, Magpies, Mynas, Jungle fowl, Babblers and Whistling thrush.

Activity:

Vagabound

TreksRock

Climbing

Bird Watching

Star Gazing

Yoga Retreats/
Yoga Treks

Jungle/Night
Walks

Sightseeing

How to get there:

By Flight:
Mukhteshwar, is approximately 360 kilometres away from the New Delhi Airport .